If you were to buy a car based on looks alone...

Discussion in 'Gearhead Garage' started by Dustin, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Dustin nomnomnom

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    What would it be? Just going by looks alone, forget motor or brand name or anything else...

    I'd say post one realistic one (affordable in this lifetime) and one dream car. Guys like Lurker just post one thanks ;)
  2. Jishory Junior Member

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  3. Tacdriver Junior Member

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  4. Octane91 <smartass comment>

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    im going to get slapped for this
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  5. smirnoff Curmudgeon

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    On a recent episode of Top Gear they were drooling over the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizion. I have to say, I share their sentiments. It's tough to choose just one though. There are some awfully nice looking TVR's though too...
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    But on a more realistic note; maybe something like this. A less than pristine, grey, rough and ready cobra (Kit car or not, I love the look). It just says "come on, let's go bombing around. Fuck the the pretty paint job." [IMG]
  6. tweakmonkey Webmaster

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    8C Competizion is definitely up there.

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    Okay, not looks alone ... but
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    This would be fun for looks alone, especially to drive around a 3rd world country or something like that.
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  7. tweakmonkey Webmaster

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    :rolleyes:

    Shogun version!
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  8. tweakmonkey Webmaster

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    Lambo Miura
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  9. Tacdriver Junior Member

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    My son says a TVR Sagaris.

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  10. tweakmonkey Webmaster

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    In person this was one of the most amazing cars I've ever seen.
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    Okay sorry, done thread jacking. Proceed!
  11. tex jive turkey

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    already got my "realistic" car :D (actually, I'd rather have a cayman, but thats nitpicking at this point). not really sure what i love so far as 'dream car'. Uh...carrera? I'm not horribly lustful about cars. new z06 mebbe. I have a ton of motorcycles I really want though.
  12. Jackalope NNNNEEERRRRDDDSSSSS!!!!!!

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    the db9 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. I imagine I'll own one someday, if the price ever starts dropping on them like the db6 did.

    That'd be my DD....the wild "WTF?" car would definitely be:

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  13. Chainblade Junior Member

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    haha i have such simple tastes. I want a 1994 Ford Explorer Limited Edition. probably a 4-6" lift. 32" tires. Loud flowmaster exhaust. Nice sound system. I actually found one just like this in my area for only $2000. First gen Limited Explorer's are rare enough as it is, let alone with everything I want already done to it. Too bad I am broke and have no job. Anyone wanna donate to me so I can buy it ;)
  14. nidex Hood Rich

    Exploder with a lift is your dream car?

    /me not coming to GG anymore.
  15. Chainblade Junior Member

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    hey, it's my choice and it's entirely attainable, unlike most of the dream cars you all choose. I just love the look of first gen Explorers, deal with it. And it's not like my dream is any Explorer, it's a very particular Explorer.

    But If I had to a sports car, I'd choose a Saleen Mustang...maybe a Mazda RX-8. Maybe a Toyota Supra. Maybe a Firebird or Camaro. Sports car is the hardest to choose but if I had a gun to my head, I'd choose Salen Mustang.

    If I had to choose a sedan, I'd choose a BMW 7 probably.

    Most of the cars you all posted, I don't find very attractive...
  16. Jackalope NNNNEEERRRRDDDSSSSS!!!!!!

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    okay, so the zonda isn't entirely realistic (still amazingly hot though)...but, the 05 db9 with <20k miles is already under $90k. Right now my budget is 50K, once I pay off my furniture and student loan (already have the carpayment figured into my budget atm). Imagine what the price will be 5 to 10 years from now, when I will be making more money, and will have more disposable income.

    I can't wait :)
  17. randomtask Chimp.

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    That db9 sure is a nice car.

    I also like the look of the Maserati, Gran Turismo.
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    mmmm sexy car.
  18. Dustin nomnomnom

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    My picks:

    Unrealistic:
    Alfa 8c
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    Renault 5 Turbo
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    Realistic:
    97-01 Prelude
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    And to be really specific, 1989 Toyota MR2 SC in white
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  19. Octane91 <smartass comment>

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    that Maserati is sexy :drool:

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  20. bigwill51534 Saint, Church of Ryanism

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    Kudos to anyone who can identify the last car. :D

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  21. -=Lurker=- Everyday I'm Shufflin'

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    Based on looks I'd say...

    Hamann Ferrari F-430 Spider
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    Ferrari F-50 in black
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    Lamborghini Reventon
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    Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
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  22. Dustin nomnomnom

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    Fuck that F430 is gorgeous
  23. Jackalope NNNNEEERRRRDDDSSSSS!!!!!!

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    hey will, is that a Morgan? I almost chose the Aero 8...but it's kinda funky looking in some spots.

    btw, hans, you chose a funny looking Atom. that thing looks pregnant or something lol.

    here's the real atom hawtness:

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  24. Phant0m51 From Utah, NOT mormon

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    One old, one new:

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  25. super_Chris Tactical bacon

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